Bubba Chenille at BiMC!

The BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market is on tomorrow and we just can't wait to check out all of the great handmade products that will be on offer. Miriam, from Bubba Chenille has been working on a new product for all the Mum's out there.....gorgeous coin purses made from, you guessed it, chenille. Aren't they just the sweetest things?

If you would like to treat yourself to a little bit of Bubba Chenille goodness come along to the:

BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market

Saturday October 9th, 9-2pm

St. Augustine's Church Grounds & Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

Forever Inspired by Liv 'Pinking' it up at BiMC!

The beautiful jewellery designs from Forever Inspired by Liv will be on showcase at this weekend's BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market.

In support of the Mater Hospital's "Chicks in Pink" Charity, Forever Inspired by Liv has been making up a storm with pink in mind. Along with her popular 'Fingerprint Jewellery Collection', Liv will also have an eclectic array of 'Inspirational Jewellery' on display. Liv has drawn from the strength that women have in their journey in life to design these pieces of jewellery.

There is a style to suit everyone and to show her support to "Chicks in Pink", Forever Inspired by Liv will donate 10% from the sales of her 'Inspirational Jewellery' made at the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market this Saturday.

To see the complete range of Forever Inspired by Liv Jewellery and support the "Chicks in Pink" Charity come and visit the:

BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market

Saturday October 9th, 9-2pm

St. Augustine's Church Grounds & Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

Spoil & Indulge at BiMC!

Come along to the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market this Saturday and treat yourself to some gorgeous products from Spoil & Indulge. Spoil & Indulge was born in 2008. Sue, the creator of Spoil & Indulge products always had a love of aromatic and scented candles and decided to have a go at making her own. On her journey, she discovered the advantages and disadvantages of different wax types and eventually settled on an environmentally friendly wax that was good for us and good for the environment. Sue now uses Soy Wax in all her candles and wax products. All Spoil & Indulge candles are highly scented but Sue will do special orders to meet customer needs.

After mastering the art of candle making, Sue noticed a gap in the market for natural soap and body products at affordable prices. Spoil & Indulge now has over 30 different types of soap with the most popular being their Goatsmilk Soap. The Body & Bath product range now includes salts, sherbets and lip balms. In the coming months they will be adding bubble baths and gels.

In support of 'National Breast Cancer Awareness Month' and 'Chicks in Pink', Spoil & Indulge have created a limited edition Soy Wax Melt in the symbol of the Pink Ribbon. $1 from each of the Ribbon melts will be dontated to Chicks in Pink.

These will be available at the:

BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market

Saturday October 9th, 9-2pm

St. Augustine's Church Grounds and Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

Good Times Galore at BiMC!

This weekend the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market will be pretty in pink in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Come along and enjoy all the handmade goodies, food and entertainment you have come to know and love. There is something for everyone and plenty of good times to be had!

The BrisStyle fairy will be back with balloons in tow.....

The talented Wowee Face Painters will be onsite to create the wildest designs for all the kids and grown-ups too.....

You can have a go at the BrisStyle Indie Colouring Competition next to the BrisStyle Promo stand where the winner will receive a gift voucher to spend at any upcoming BrisStyle market.....

Oz Wildlife Studio is also hosting an awesome colouring in comp with prizes coming from the great array of Lesley's intriguing studio accessories.....

Gorgeous childrenswear designer Robyn from Hot Fudge will be giving away her famous "fudge" with all purchases of her delightful range for girls and boys.....

If it's a story you're after, make sure you visit Eliza and Zoe from Galozels who will be hosting readings of their new children's books throughout the day......

Bel from Enticing Icing will have all her favourite sweet treats on hand for a well deserved sugar fix.....

And last but not least, St Augustine's will be hosting a traditional sausage sizzle and there will be great coffee onsite from local vendor Matt from Xpresso Coffee. There are a also a myriad of fantastic cafes and resturants that surround the market in the Racecourse Rd Precint so be sure to stop in and make a day of it.

There are so many good times to be had....so grab your friends and family and come along to Brisbane's HOttest destination for everything handmade for Mother and Child.

BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market

Saturday October 9th, 9-2pm

St. Agustine's Church Grounds and Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

edward & lilly pinks it up!

Get your pink on this Saturday at the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market where Rebecca from edward & lilly will be launching her new range of candy pink hand-embroidered brooches, the cutest accessory for little ladies.

Available for the month of October, 50% of each pink brooch sold will be donated to Chicks in Pink, the official charity for Saturday's market.

Candy pink brooches are also available from the edward & lilly shop!

Get Your Groove On at BiMC!

The BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market is fast approaching.....it's now only 2 days away and we just can't wait for it to roll around. Apart from all of the fabulous handmade goodies that will be on show we also have an awesome entertainment line-up featuring the very talented Nadia Sunde and up and coming Brisbane band wheeleR.

Nadia Sunde is being hailed as a 'breath of fresh air' in the emerging Australian kindie indie scene. 'Deliciously heart-warming and soulful', she plays real music for kids and grown-ups who want to enjoy something a little more rootsy and organic. Nadia's new album, Homespun, appeals to people of all ages, with 'The Goat and The Goose' being awarded 3rd place in the children's category of the 2009 International Songwriting Competition. Nadia's songwriting is intelligent and soulful, her voice is deliciously warm and resonant, the melodies are infectious and as a performer she is quite simply...captivating! To find out more about Nadia and to purchase CDs please visit her website http://www.nadiasunde.com/

Nadia will be playing at the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market this Saturday at 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm. Her CDs will also be available for sale on the day.

Another hot entertainment act who will be playing this Saturday at the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market is wheeleR. wheeleR is a Brisbane band of brothers who deliver a fresh mix of indie pop-rock featuring melodic guitar, meaningful lyrics and a healthy dose of teen angst. The band is comprised of the three Wheeler brothers, Knox (songwriter/singer/guitarist), Flaxton (drums, harmonica, vocals) and Xane (bass/vocals).

Despite the brothers having an average age of 13, they have had a very busy year. In June 2010 they won the Under 18 category of the national 'RockIt' songwriting competition, with their independent debut single, ASAP. The competition was judged by Marcia Hines. They also took out the 'RockIt' People's Choice Award, having received the greatest number of votes in the online poll. The band's debut single, ASAP, is now available on iTunes and they are currently in pre-production for their debut EP, with a scheduled release date of January 2011.

Don't miss out on seeing wheeleR at the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market this Saturday. They will be playing at 12 noon and 1pm.

So get your groove on and come on down to the:

BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market

Saturday October 9th, 9-2pm

St. Augustine's Church Grounds & Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

Dash Robin Design at BiMC!

Dash Robin Design is a collection of uniquely crafted textiles, accessories and art pieces handmade from vintage fabrics and organic yarns. The lovely Kate, the creator of Dash Robin Design, will be at this weekend's BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market with some of her new toy creations. These include elephant and cat softies made from vintage fabric.....

.....and some special amigurumi pieces made from organic hand dyed yarns.

If you would like to see the full range of Dash Robin Design products be sure to come along to the:

BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market

Saturday October 9th, 9-2pm

St. Augustine's Church Grounds and Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

Ten Toes Yoga Giveaway!

Ten Toes Yoga is opening a beautiful new yoga studio right next door to the home of the BrisStyle Indie Markets in Racecourse Road, Hamilton. Nestled above Nourish cafe, Ten Toes Yoga is set to open at the beginning of October.

Ten Toes Yoga

68 Racecourse Road, Hamilton

Website: http://www.tentoes.com.au/

Ten Toes Yoga offers beginners classes, pregnancy yoga, mumsNbubs yoga, kids yoga and corporate yoga. Yoga classes at Ten Toes Yoga are a safe and peaceful way to regenerate and energise your body, mind and spirit - perfect for all those creative "Crafty Ladies"!

To celebrate the opening of the new yoga studio and the upcoming BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market on Saturday October 9th, Ten Toes Yoga is offering you the chance to win a "Ten Class Pass" to help you get a little bit of work/craft/life balance.

To enter:

1. Subscribe to the BrisStyle Newsletter (in the top right sidebar).

2. Spread the word via your blog, facebook or twitter.

3. Leave a comment here with your email address so that we can contact you easily if you win!

Entries close on Saturday October 9th - the day of the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market.

Everyone is eligible to enter so start spreading the news!

BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market

Saturday October 9th, 9-2pm

St. Augustine's Church Grounds & Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

The Australian Breastfeeding Association at BiMC!

The Australian Breastfeeding Association is Australia's leading authority on breastfeeding. Their mission is to educate and support mothers using up-to-date research findings and the practical experience of many women. They aim to influence our society to acknowledge breastfeeding as the norm for infant nutrition. The ABA will be at the next BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market on October 9th. They will have volunteers on hand to answer any questions you may have and they will also have a dedicated space for mothers to relax and feed their little ones.





The ABA's vision is for babies to breastfeed exclusively for six months, with ongoing breastfeeding for as long as mother and child desire. The ABA is a voluntary organisation made up of its members and subscribers. ABA needs subscribers to exist. You can subscribe over the phone, online or in person at group meetings. Subscription rates are $50 per year ($35 concession).


There are over 330 local ABA groups throughout Australia. Group discussion meetings, coffee mornings, new mothers' meetings, social events etc. are held in homes, halls and parks. Trained breastfeeding counselors lead these discussions and provide counseling. Visitors are welcome to attend a meeting before subscribing.


For more information or to contact the Australian Breastfeeding Association you can visit their website http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ or call or visit their QLD branch office, shop or helpline.

QLD Branch Office

Behind Shop 2A, 26 Eva Street, Coorparoo

Open 9am - 2pm, Monday to Friday

Phone 3324 0577

Breastfeeding Helpline

1800 686 2 686 (1800 mum 2 mum)

The Mothers Direct Shop

Shop 2A, 26 Eva Street, Coorparoo

Open 10am - 3.30pm, Monday to Saturday

Phone 3847 5187

The next BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market is on:

Saturday October 9th, 9am - 2pm

St. Augustine's Church Grounds & Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

BrisStylettes in the Press!

The latest issue of Peppermint magazine has hit the shelves - Issue 07, Spring 2010, the Animal Issue! This magazine is a must read, featuring heaps of great articles on ECO beauty, fashion and lifestyle finds. Spring has definitely sprung in this issue! Apart from all of the great eco finds you will also see lots of BrisStyle goodness amongst the pages. Below is our first full page feature advertisement featuring 12 of our talented artists and crafters leading up to the BrisStyle Indie Eco Market on November 6 which is sponsored by Peppermint!

We were also featured in the 'Peppermint Marketplace' section alongside heaps of other talented indie designers, markets and stores.

Several BrisStylers also featured on the back page.....Lemon Ink, 3 girls and a goat and Kitty Boo Boo. Congratulations girls!

Peppermint magazine is available at all good newsagents, by subscription here, or you can pick up a copy at any of the BrisStyle Markets. The next BrisStyle markets are on:

BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market

supporting chicks in pink as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Saturday October 9, 9-2pm

St. Augustine's Church Grounds and Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

BrisStyle Indie Eco Market

Sponsored by Peppermint Mag

Saturday November 6, 9-2pm

St. Augustine's Church Grounds and Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton